Yearlong ministry nearing the end

Salt and Light declared Random Acts of Kindness Week in March

Every few weeks I feel compelled to share something fun about my yearlong placement in campus ministry at Boston College. I suppose I try and have something fun to say about most things. But this time I will expound on finding my theology through Salt and Light. 

Coming to Boston College and studying theology and ministry was daunting. It seemed like this impossible mountain of academic work. Ministry had been fun and challenging up to Boston College and I was not sure what to expect with my contextual education placement. I knew it would be a fair amount of work and a good amount of fun. 

It has exceeded the fun-o-meter. And it has challenged my own theology which has developed into something along the lines of finding the divine in others and entering more fully into community. When I was asked in my oral defense about my theology, I prefaced my statement with the fact that I had no idea what my theology was before I began at Boston College. I did not know how to even describe what my theology looked like. I can answer that question much better today. 

Thankfully, working and encountering students almost daily has challenged what I believe and how I live my faith daily. I find myself reflected in students when we enter into conversations about faith and justice. Or even when we take a step back and create a space for prayer. They all know I have become quite fond of the squeeze prayer and that I love silly games. 

Not knowing where I'll land come June, this experience has been a wonderful affirmation and most of all a gift.